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The Social Ecology of Religion 2nd Edition
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No society exists in which religion does not play a significant part in the lives of ordinary people. Yet the functions of the world's diverse religions for human beings have never been fully described and analyzed, nor has the impact of adherence to those religions on the health and survival of the populations that practice them. A completely updated and revised edition of The Biology of Religion, published in 1983, this extraordinary text reveals how religions in all parts of the world meet the needs of ordinary people and frequently play an important role in helping them to manage their affairs. Reynolds and Tanner show that religions have down-to-earth functions in the control and management of the main events of the human life-cycle--birth, marriage, death, and the events in between. Surveying the beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, and many others, and how these religions concern themselves with major issues such as abortion, sex
in and outside marriage, divorce, and sickness, the authors demonstrate a world-wide concern by religions for these important issues. They attribute this concern to the need all human beings have for guidelines to behavior during the most important times of life. Supported by a wealth of scientific data and examples, and generously illustrated throughout, this unique text makes a vital contribution to courses in anthropology and comparative religion.
- ISBN-100195069749
- ISBN-13978-0195069747
- Edition2nd
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication dateMarch 30, 1995
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions9.06 x 0.86 x 6.26 inches
- Print length336 pages
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"A challenging and innovative book that draws together many issues usually treated in isolation."--M.V. Angrosino, University of South Florida
"Intriguing book! I wish all my students would read it!"--John Langdon, University of Indianapolis
"Offers a way of looking at what religion does for human society without focusing on issues of "truth". This is a valuable perspective for students who are often caught up in issues of religious truth."--Susan Garfin, Sonoma State University
"A work that grounds religious thought and behavior in vital events that occur in all cultures."--Gregory Campbell, University of Montana
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- Publisher : Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (March 30, 1995)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0195069749
- ISBN-13 : 978-0195069747
- Lexile measure : 1510L
- Item Weight : 1.04 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.06 x 0.86 x 6.26 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,161,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #653 in Comparative Religion (Books)
- #1,222 in European Literature (Books)
- #1,595 in Christian Theological Anthropology
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